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VX51 WOY

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

173,098 mi
Last recorded173,098 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WOY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 173,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 165,512 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 165,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 157,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 148,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 140,654 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,506 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,981 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,885 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,396 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washer spray weak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,596 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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VX51 WOY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 WOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 WOY registered?

VX51 WOY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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